Dolphins vs Patriots: Prediction Time
by Matty I on Nov 7, 2009 1:00 AM EST
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It's that time of the week again. It's time to make our predictions for Sunday's game. But first, let's see who the "experts" are picking (hmmm...I wonder):
| Chris Mortensen - NE | Adam Schefter - NE | Mark Schlereth - NE |
| Tom Jackson - NE | Cris Carter - NE | PFT - NE |
| Peter King - NE | Jason Cole - NE | Michael Silver - NE |
| Pete Prisco - NE | Harmon Forecast - NE | Dave Richard - NE |
Not one person went out on a limb and picked the Dolphins. Surprised? Me neither.
But I'm not about to give the Dolphins no chance to win this game, as many in the media seem to think. I think that if the Dolphins can just make a couple of plays, they can certainly hang with the Patriots and even pull off the win.
The Dolphins are one of the most physical teams in the NFL and that's going to play to their advantage on Sunday. The Patriots are beat a little bit on both their offensive and defensive lines. If the Dolphins can control the line of scrimmage and dominate up front - on both sides of the ball - they could very well surprise a lot of people.
So what do I think? I don't know if the Dolphins will win. But I'd be rather surprised to see the Dolphins get blown out on Sunday. I think this game will actually be close. And if the Dolphins can make it to the fourth quarter in a tight game, I'll take my chances.
My Week 9 Locks
Dolphins +10.5 over Patriots - Like I said, I don't have a feeling one way or the other about who will win. But I think the Dolphins are getting disrespected with this very high point spread.
Ravens -2.5 over Bengals - This is the time of the year when the "cream rises to the top." That means it's time for the Bengals to start sinking.
Jaguars -6.5 over Chiefs - I look for a big dose of MJD against KC. The Chiefs might keep it close for a half or so, but the Jaguars will pull away late.
Packers -9.5 over Bucs - Tampa just stinks and the Packers have too much offensive firepower for the Bucs to keep up with.
Last Week: 3-1
Season: 13-11
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Wow,
I really did not expect this…
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by joel311 on Nov 7, 2009 1:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eff whatever!!
Matty I,u said “the Dolphins no chance to win this game, as many in the media seem to think.” U better said it like ALL the media seen…
Im nOT surprie, casue we lost to Indi and NO because we suck. All the media will be sucking my ***lls on Monday & i will be kicking there arsser cause they r my bisshesss ;)
I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(22 years and counting)
by Aleta on Nov 7, 2009 1:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i am actually very suprised that we are not being picked by anyone.
when you consider what we did in foxborough last year, you would think that at least 2 guys would pick us. Plus we have been picked by at least 2 “experts” in everygame this year. The patriot penis riders just wont get off.
2009 is a year of respect ladies and gentlemen. Lets get it.
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by MrMedic on Nov 7, 2009 2:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
No one picked us.....
Well……i hope we prove them wrong…
LET’S BREAK OUT THE WILDPAT!!!
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by Kdog92 on Nov 7, 2009 4:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey...i got good news
After this game, we are going to have a really easy schedule
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by Kdog92 on Nov 7, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
... you mean...
… beginning with this game, we have an easy schedule..!!
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by Alpha6 on Nov 7, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ATTN: The Dolphins will come back to Miami a WINNER!@ 4-4 MUST READ
1 The pass rush for Miami will get sacks and alot of pressure on Brady.Miami is more physical than last year.Jason Ferguson said it himself “We are communicating better than we did last year.” Paul Soaliai,Randy Starks,are pushing the O-lines back alot.Ferguson will be fresh now bc the D-line can rotate and now hav him on every down.
2nd The line backers will have the same results.With Matt Roth, back JT will be fresh.
Since crowder will be out, Reggie Torbor is just as good as Crowder.He can cover well.So that gives Miami a third option,what we have been waiting (Cam Wake)will play.So that’s JT,JP,and Wake all at once.That spells trouble for Brady I see 2 INTs on Brady’s stats this Sunday.
3rd I know are DBs will play good we all know Smith is a Cover corner,Davis as well but will bump your ass of the line.As I see it Smith/Moss Davis/Welker.Now what I do know is Nathan Jones will have more playing time this Sunday and He will be starting at FS and 3rd Nickel back.So all of your (Wilson)concerns can leave you he will be rotating will Bell.
My Final word: Vegas Bookies and ESPN or whoever that is selling the Patriots as Goliath.David is bringing out that sling shot, again for Victory!Only reason NE is favored is bc of the Titans game and if you know, basic math those numbers are misleading.The patriots beat the Bucs by 28 points subtract 7 points from the W total that leaves NE with a win by 21 points,add the 30+ points.Miami has averaged for 4 games in a row, this game comes down to a TD.Miami can and will WIN.
by Tuna4Prez on Nov 7, 2009 4:38 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
I like all your points.
We should have do alot of blitzing this game. I like how Pasqualoni calls a safety/CB blitzes
I predict a pick for Taylor, and Reggie Torbor is playing real well….maybe even better than Crowder. I’m a real fan of Crowder, but maybe Torbor will replace him….
Whoever is getting covered by Davis is going to get hurt. Have you seen how hard the guy hits?!
It should turn out to be an exciting game, but nothing is more exciting than the MNF win.
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Your best? Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and fuck the prom queen! -Sean Connery
"Why not us?"- Tony Sparano
by Kdog92 on Nov 7, 2009 6:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You made a great point about Davis and Torbor they should set the line up like that,Our coverage will be better
I agree torbor is a better cover backer than crowder,in the saints game wilson deflected the pass and torbor came up with the INT.I just think if pats does a corner blitz like the saints did,we should attack the blitz when we attacked the corner blitz Miami had good production.
Like you said man Davis will hurt someone and I think it’s going to be Welker.idk tho we can have smith on moss as a cover or smith on welker with the height advantage.Davis on moss to disrupt the timing of brady and moss.We can do so much with our corners long as our safties play well in coverage we can win this.Torbor on watson keep him contained we can win. you see u just opened a new ideas
by Tuna4Prez on Nov 7, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Torbor is a much better cover LB than Crowder
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by Patssuck456 on Nov 7, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
... agreed!
And I think he will have at least one interception in this game..!
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by Alpha6 on Nov 7, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the long post but I know it will happen.4-4 and 4-0
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by Tuna4Prez on Nov 7, 2009 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
thank you leonidas
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Sparano: Joey Porter, What is best in life?
Porter: To crush The Jets, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of Mark Sanchez
by Patssuck456 on Nov 7, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should finally activate Turner....
we really need a tall reciever on the field…..
if not Turner, let’s bring back London
"Welcome to The Doghouse"
Your best? Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and fuck the prom queen! -Sean Connery
"Why not us?"- Tony Sparano
by Kdog92 on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
... not London... not even with a fresh load of rare jewels and gold coins in his ass!
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by Alpha6 on Nov 7, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cammys ass is the only one of value since he can catch a pass with it!
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
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by PhinsTifosi on Nov 7, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But I think the Dolphins are getting disrespected with these very high point spread.
What are you talking about? The Pats offense is obviously back. They have absolutely destroyed theTitans and Bucs and their combined 0 wins the past 2 games. I mean, right?
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Sparano yelled to the next receiver, imploring him to, "go get the (expletive) football."
by Neo on Nov 7, 2009 6:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes and No about the titans game i give all credit to the pats about the bucs game but titans no.
The field was wet titans don’t play in those conditions also there’s so many reasons how that game fell apart for the titans i just dont want to get in that to much.
by Tuna4Prez on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I sorta think Neo was being a tiny bit sarcastic
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
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by PhinsTifosi on Nov 7, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Picks
Atlanta over Washington
Chicago over Arizona
Cincinnati over Baltimore
Jacksonville over Kansas City
Green Bay over Tampa Bay
N.O. over Carolina
NYG over S. D.
S. F. over Tennessee
Dallas over Philadelphia
Denver over Pittsburgh
Upset Picks
Houston over Indianapolis
Miami over N.E.
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by Farorefox on Nov 7, 2009 7:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
okie dokie
Atlanta—-chk
Chicago—-chk
Cincy—-chk
Jacksonville—-chk
GB—-chk
Carolina—-unchk…I don’t know why
NYG—-chk
SF—-chk
Philly—-unchk
Pittsburgh—-unchk
Colts—-unchk
NE—-unchk I think we might win the home game.
"Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak." Thomas Carlyle
Sparano yelled to the next receiver, imploring him to, "go get the (expletive) football."
by Neo on Nov 7, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Judging from us and San Francsico, Houston will win at least one of the Colts games. By far the best Texans team ever fielded. The philly game, and the Pitt game have a proclivity to go either way. Carolina is just craziness, and NE’s goin down.
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by Farorefox on Nov 7, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My Picks
BEARS over Cardinals
Chargers(4.5) over GIANTS
JAGUARS over Chiefs
Cowboys(3) over EAGLES
Dolphins(10.5) over PATRIOTS
SEAHAWKS over Lions
Packers(-9.5) over BUCCANEERS
SAINTS over Panthers
BENGALS(3) over Ravens
FALCONS over Redskins
Texans(+9) over COLTS
49ERS(-4) over Titans
Monday:
BRONCOS over Steelers
by rroan28 on Nov 8, 2009 1:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My predictions
k. Sheets is active – Punt returner, we finally find our new PR
JT gets a pick 6
Brady – has 3 picks and passes for only 130 yards
final score 31-16
CP10 and P.Cobbs get well soon
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by Phintastic on Nov 7, 2009 8:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
we might as well stick Ginn back there
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Sparano: Joey Porter, What is best in life?
Porter: To crush The Jets, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of Mark Sanchez
by Patssuck456 on Nov 7, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, looks like we're underdogs
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by samdaman on Nov 7, 2009 9:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
sam, sometimes you are the MASTER of understatement! I love it!
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
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by PhinsTifosi on Nov 7, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol thanks
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by samdaman on Nov 7, 2009 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I say we introduce the spread offense to the NFL on sunday!
The Pats biggest weakness is There DB’s. Our biggest weakness is our WR’s making plays after the catch. You see where I’m going? It would obviously catch the Pats off guard. The spread offense is good for one thing, it allows lousy recievers to run after the catch and make plays. It would also be cool to see Ricky and Ronnie line up in the slot. But what it would do best allow Henne to let go of the ball quicker and prevent pressure or sacks which is important since our pass blocking has been pretty shitty. What do you think?
by JP 23 on Nov 7, 2009 10:39 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Disagree.
Our biggest weakness is finishing tackles at the line of scrimmage. We have trouble taking down players on the initial hit in the backfield, which allows them to gain 3-4 more yards than they should. Meaning we need to make our plays against Ricky and Ronnie in the backfield, or I’m expecting a long day for the run defense.
by The Hill on Nov 7, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm
The dbs were a weakness for the patriots LAST SEASON- that is no longer the case. Just like you were the best team in the east LAST SEASON and that is no longer the case
SUCKAS!!!!
by sirpinochle on Nov 7, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We know you must be right, 'cause your avatar won the White House last year.
Oh, wait a minute, she LOST ! WTF was I thinking !
And I think the Phins coulda put up 90 points against TB & Tenn . . . with Ronnie & RunRickyRun on the BENCH.
Child, please.
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
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by PhinsTifosi on Nov 7, 2009 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we did pat white had a few snaps in the spread,he had rb as an option,but he didn't pitch it to ronnie brown.
I like pat white he will be in this new england game,he will come up big this game.
by Tuna4Prez on Nov 7, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And if he had pitched it to Ronnie, he woulda gone to the house! It was wide open in front of HIM!
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
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by PhinsTifosi on Nov 7, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dang
we should have gotten picked by SOMEONE. time to prove them wrong. GOOOO DOLPHINS! DOWN WITH THE PATRIOTS!
by Gatorfan4life on Nov 7, 2009 10:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who the heck comes up with the spread?
No WAY the Patriots win by 10.
by The Hill on Nov 7, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha
im excited to see what offense we’re gonna unleash sunday to shut the expert up
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by el presidente 00 on Nov 7, 2009 12:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vegas is Wise
Bill Belichick runs up the score. Apparently Vegas has been burned in a few games this year. So why take the chance? Tack on 7 to the home field to play it safe. It’s more of an indictment on the Pats than the Fins.
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by DolfinPhan on Nov 7, 2009 12:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Phins 23-17....Big win!!
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by buckeyebill on Nov 7, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ginn will play a big role in this win also!!
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by buckeyebill on Nov 7, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had a pile of money to play that Vegas spread....
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by Alpha6 on Nov 7, 2009 1:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Prepare to be surprised
I have a feeling the Dolphins and the patriots are going to come out doing the opposite of what people think their going to do. I think the patriots are going to come out running and trying to control TOP and the battle of field position. I think they believe they have enough big play ability to come back in the 4th. I think the Dolphins will come out passing and try to get an early lead. Sure I could be wrong, but i dont think the Dolphins can afford to be predictable this game, they must mix things up. This game will come down to what the patriots do with their final possession of the game and if the Dolphins can hold. Think this game goes to overtime and 1 team makes a big play. So im going to say 28-28 end of 4th…
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by Dolphinsfreak34 on Nov 7, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dont you think the fins can get a little more respect then this? Come on we might not have a high flying offence like the Pats, but we are a tough physical team that can stay in a game with any team, ex: colts, saints. The Pats defence is banged up, which the fins should take advantage of and run it down there throats.
by Dfinz4lif3 on Nov 7, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pats Pulpit
Go here and read. Doesn’t sound like they are overly confident.
by joeyoneshot on Nov 7, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No game is a gimme game
…especially against your Fins. Personally, I think the Patriots can and will win, but I also thought that last year with the 3-0 already checked off before that first meeting in the series. Matt Cassel had managed to win against the Chiefs after Brady went down, and he got us a win against the Jets in week 2. With Miami finishing at 1-15 the year before, it didn’t seem like they would present too much of a challenge. Boy was I wrong, lol. At least the Pats got one back in the second game.
If anything, these two teams play each other very well, and the only thing I’m sure of is that each team has the capability of winning on Sunday. But as far as trying to fairly assess the Dolphins’ strengths and weaknesses, I don’t think that doing so is a measure of the fans’ lack of confidence. It’s more of an acknowledgment that Miami has a good team and it’s just hard to predict how it will all play out.
Keep the faith!
by Marima on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some people are saying that Sparano has had this game circled on his calendar since the last meeting
but it certainly wouldn’t surprise me if BB had this game circled since last fall.
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by Farorefox on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I went out on a limb and picked the Dolphins =D
(with the spread)…as well as the Chargers and Broncos to win straight up =)
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Nov 7, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
actually heres how we win
if Lusaka knocks some heads we win
if he doesn’t we lose
ha im very confident we win i don’t expect nothing special from Ted Ginn besides a catch or two, i have a feeling Jake Grove is going to knock Vince Wilfork on his ass he’s always did it before he came here i expect more of the same. On the defensive side of the ball look for the secondary to stop the Patriots by stopping the YAC according to the Sun Sentinel that’s Wat they been practicing at since Wes Welker is 4th in the league at Receiver with the most yards after catch. Well this is my Analysis my prediction 27-23 a close one to the MIAMI DOLPHINS WHOO
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by DPL3 Rollin on Nov 8, 2009 1:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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